Dick Schreuder Anticipates Kodai Sano’s Continued Presence at NEC

Dick Schreuder expects that Kodai Sano will finish the season with NEC. The Nijmegen-based team aims to prevent another departure of a Japanese player following Kento Shiogai this winter.

Schreuder does not anticipate a mid-season transfer for standout performer Kodai Sano.

NEC narrowly secured a victory against NAC Breda on Saturday night, with the decisive goal scored deep into injury time, concluding the match at 3-4. After the game, Schreuder praised his team for their performance. “Ultimately, it ended well. All credit goes to the team for their endurance until the very end. We were fortunate to come out on the happy side in the final moments. I truly enjoyed the first half-hour of play; I just wished the decline in performance had been less pronounced.”

Additionally, several NEC players have caught the attention of various clubs. Transfer journalist Mounir Boualin from SoccerNews reported last week that Basar Önal is performing well. There was interest from Besiktas and another club from the Süper Lig, while Pisa from Italy attempted to entice him. However, the offensively-minded midfielder declined their offers, a decision that NEC is pleased with.